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Congresswoman Chu Praises Executive Actions Addressing Equal Pay

Statement

By: Judy Chu
By: Judy Chu
Date: April 8, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Women Employment and Affirmative Action

Today, President Obama made two executive actions strengthening enforcement of equal pay laws. Rep. Chu released the following statement:

"It has been 51 years since the Equal Pay Act was signed into law, yet we are still struggling to fulfill its promise to women," said Rep. Chu. "I applaud President Obama for taking action to bring us one step closer to the goals that we all share as Americans."

"As important as these actions are, Congress must act to modernize the Equal Pay Act if we want to see it succeed," Rep. Chu continued. "By tackling these issues and improving the economic situation for 50% of Americans, we could improve the economy of this whole country."


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